Indeed, the jobs report that Trump now touts as proof of renaissance shows the economy largely on the same path it was before he took office. While the overall economy looks strong, economists say there are good reasons that some people feel left behind. The February jobs report showed wages rising 2.8 percent in February from the prior year. So even though at the national level there’s strong job growth in many regions and in many sectors, the growth remains uneven,” said Kolko. As he claims the successes of the jobs report, he must also claim its challenges.

Source: Washington Post March 10, 2017 23:38 UTC